þakgilshellir


Useful Information

Location: At the end of road 24 and in the beginning of the Þakgil canyon. South Iceland. (63.530442, -18.889647)
Open: no restrictions.
[2020]
Fee: free.
[2020]
Classification: Speleologylava tube
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Address: þakgilshellir, Höfðabrekkuafrétti, 871 Vík Ísland, Tel: +354-8934889. E-mail:
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History


Description

þakgilshellir is a lava tube which is used as a location for parties and raves. It is the kitchen and mess hall for the campground þakgil which also offers level grassland for tents and cabins, and electricity produced by a small hydroelectric power plant. The site offers numerous hikes in the area, is wind protected, and in the cave even rain will not bother you.